“Focus” on Jacob Argubright

“Focus” on Jacob Argubright

Jacob Argubright WINS the Lone Star National Hare and Hound

Lake Elsinore, CA- Round
two of the AMA National Hare and Hound Championship series ventures to
its most eastern round, located in Lubbock, Texas. Known as the Lone
Star National, hosted by Lubbock Trail Riders, the 90-mile race course
consisting of three loops would challenge Off-Road Support athlete Jacob
Argubright and his peers.

After
brutal winds on Saturday, Sunday welcomes calm conditions as Argubright
lined up on the start-by-class style bomb run. With consideration of
the short bomb particular to this even, a solid start
would play a large factor in a smooth race for all contenders. Using
the electric start of his 2019 KX450, Argubright struggled to get the
jump and push to the front, placing himself in the back of the pack as
the riders funneled onto the course.

On
loop one, Argubright raced his way into the fourth overall position;
picking off riders one by one throughout the 30-mile loop. After quickly
refueling in the pits, Argubright continued to reveal his strategy as
he focused on moving into a podium position and closed in on the current
leader. Eventually making the pass for the lead on loop two after
nearly 30-miles, Argubright solidified himself as the overall leader
heading out onto the third and final 30-mile loop.

As
the terrain continued to become tighter and tighter with obstacles and
turns, Argubright focused on his best technique to navigate the
relentless twisting terrain. As he began to close
in on the final stretch of course to the finish, Argubright quickly
salvaged lost time after reacting to a deer that came into sight causing
him to face plant and break his visor. Regaining his focus, Argubright
remounted and raced to descend on the final downhill and across the
finish line; officially securing his second consecutive victory.

Argubright
stated, “I thought today would be about salvaging points after my less
then stellar start! But after getting through the pack and capitalizing
on some opportunities I knew I could win and pushed to do so. I’ve been
working very hard to prepare my equipment, mind and body, and I think
today was a testament to my progress. I felt calm and focused throughout
the race, and am feeling super positive about my position.”